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This lightweight utility script offers deep customization for handling your motion graphics assets.
You made an animated logo sting. Now you need a second version with different text, colors, and timing. True Comp Duplicator lets you duplicate the entire "master" comp and all its parts so you can edit the second version without affecting the first. True Comp Duplicator Script Free Download
Using the script to duplicate your assets requires only a few clicks inside your user interface.
The script intelligently handles comps that are used multiple times: if a composition appears several times in your hierarchy, the script ensures it is duplicated only once, and all other references point to that single new copy. This avoids cluttering your project with redundant duplicates while still giving you full independence for your new version.
Use the official free trial from AEScripts for your urgent project. If you rely on duplication often, buy the script – it pays for itself in time saved. Go to File > Scripts > True Comp Duplicator
Optionally duplicates footage, images, and solid layers used inside the compositions.
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[Select Target Comp] ➔ [Set Suffix/Prefix] ➔ [Configure Deep Options] ➔ [Click Duplicate] Now you need a second version with different
It is a massive time-saver. If you value your time at more than a few dollars an hour, this script pays for itself in a single project. Key Features
: Highlight the top-level composition you want to duplicate in the Project panel . Configure : Use the script panel to set:
True Comp Duplicator is officially hosted on . It uses a "Name Your Own Price" model. This means:
However, the pursuit of "free" comes with significant risks and ethical costs. True Comp Duplicator was developed by an independent developer, arguably one of the unsung heroes of the After Effects community. Unlike large corporations, independent developers rely directly on sales to fund updates, bug fixes, and support. When users download pirated versions, they undermine the ecosystem that creates these tools. Furthermore, downloading scripts from unauthorized sources poses a legitimate security risk. Malicious actors often bundle cracked scripts with malware or viruses, potentially compromising a user's entire system—a high price to pay for saving a few dollars.